Application of ESG Measures for Gender Diversity and Equality at the Organizational Level in a Korean Context

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Autor/inn/en	Cho, Yonjoo; Kim, Sehoon; You, Jieun; Moon, Hanna; Sung, Hyoyong
Titel	Application of ESG Measures for Gender Diversity and Equality at the Organizational Level in a Korean Context
Quelle	In: European Journal of Training and Development, 45 (2021) 4-5, S.346-365 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2046-9012
DOI	10.1108/EJTD-05-2020-0090
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Diversity; Gender Differences; Employees; Salaries; Equal Opportunities (Jobs); Organizations (Groups); Gender Bias; Government Role; Females; Human Resources; Organizational Culture; Cultural Influences; Environmental Influences; Social Influences; Governance; Women Administrators; Leadership Responsibility; Economic Factors; South Korea; United States; United Kingdom; Canada; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Geschlechterkonflikt; Employee; Arbeitnehmer; Beschäftigter; Entlohnung; Gehalt; Equal opportunity; Equal opportunities; Job; Jobs; Chancengleichheit; Beruf; Geschlechterstereotyp; Weibliches Geschlecht; Humankapital; Unternehmenskultur; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Environmental influence; Umwelteinfluss; Sozialer Einfluss; Education; Educational policy; Financing; Steuerung; Bildung; Erziehung; Bildungspolitik; Finanzierung; Weibliche Führungskraft; Ökonomischer Faktor; Korea; Republik; USA; Großbritannien; Kanada
Abstract	Purpose: Global gender diversity and equality indexes have been developed to promote gender diversity and equality at the country level, but it is difficult to see how those indexes are applied to organizations on a daily basis. The purpose of this study is to examine the application of environmental, social and governance (ESG) measures for gender diversity and equality at the organizational level in a Korean context. Design/methodology/approach: Based on the institutional theory, the authors reviewed ESG measures for gender diversity and equality of women funds in four countries (USA, Canada, UK and Japan) and examined "The Women Fund" in Korea through document analysis and interviews. Findings: ESG measures in four countries' women funds mainly assessed the percentage of women in the workforce, on boards and in leadership positions. In "The Women Fund," gender diversity indicators consider the ratio of female to male employees, while gender equality indicators take into account gaps of male and female salaries and positions. This study's impact analysis indicates that the companies invested in by "The Women Fund" had higher return on assets and return on equity than those without the fund. Research limitations/implications: Although women funds explored in this study exemplify the use of ESG measures to apply global gender diversity and equality indexes at the organizational level, research is needed to examine ESG measures and women funds and their associations. Possible topics include what needs to be measured in ESG, who should be involved, how ESG measures should be applied, what outcomes of using ESG measures would ensue in organizations and how ESG measures relate to regional and global gender diversity. Practical implications: In promoting ESG measures that apply global gender diversity and equality at the organizational level, human resource development practitioners, as change agents, can help organizations develop socially responsible and ethical behaviors and transform organizational culture, practice and systems, which may influence organizations' long-term survival and development as well as financial performance. Social implications: As the government's support and policies guide and drive firms to develop and implement initiatives and programs, the launch and implementation of gender diversity and equality at the organizational level in the form of women funds require a certain level of collaboration between the government and the private sector. Originality/value: This study on the application of ESG measures for global gender diversity and equality at the organizational level in the form of women funds is timely to engage organizations in dialogue regarding what needs to be done to promote women's participation and leadership roles in organizations in Korea and other countries. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01